Community Relations Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: UCP Main Office - Hauppauge, NY, Salary Range: $52000.00 - $57400.00Salary/year, For more than 75 years, UCP of Long Island has empowered individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities to live more independent, productive, and fulfilling lives. Our mission is simple: Creating Life Without Limits for People with Disabilities.We're seeking a passionate, organized, and dynamic Community Relations Specialist to promote the agency and the abilities of the people we support, as well as the accomplishments of our dedicated staff: to participate in and promote special events and fundraising activities; manage all media relations and all agency wide communication programs; promote the agency in the community; and initiate public relations programs and campaigns. Support the Development and Public Relations team with marketing, communications, events and social media.Why Join UCP of Long Island?At UCP, your leadership directly improves lives. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals in an organization that values innovation, collaboration, professional growth, and person-centered care.What We Offer✅ Comprehensive Medical & Dental Insurance plus voluntary Aflac and whole life plans✅ Company-Paid Life Insurance✅ Generous Paid Time Off including: Four weeks Vacation time, Sick and Personal days and Paid holidays✅ Tuition Assistance & Professional Development✅ Defined Contribution Pension Plan✅ Optional 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan✅ Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities✅ Meaningful Work That Changes LivesEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Develops a content mission marketing plan and editorial calendar that advances our mission and creates opportunities for cultivation across all mediums. Manages marketing of special events, through social media, website, and newsletter. Cultivates relationship with media outlets for agency coverage. Obtain media sponsorship of events when possible, including but not limited to radio PSA’s, television interviews and local press, etc.   Creates engaging and shareable content for social media platforms, monthly newsletters and/or promotional videos. Maintains the agency social media presence across all social media platforms. Monitors social media campaigns and analyzes traffic from the online community using key performance indicators (KPIs) and tracks metrics. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, committees, government officials, and media representatives and cultivates these relationships to develop new business opportunities. Leverage existing media relationships, cultivate new contacts within business and industry media.    Liaise between departments to create and distribute agency wide communications. Writes interesting and effective press releases, prepares information for media kits, and develop and maintain company web pages and social platforms. Manage media inquiries and interview requests with excellent public speaking skills. Draft speeches for agency executives for special events. Draft external communications to promote department activities. Observe and report on advocacy issues; social, economic, and political trends that might affect the agency and its participants. Develop and maintain the company's corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage. Design, proofread and order print and promotional materials for special events i.e. invitations, annual report presentations, brochures, banners, signage, flyers, collateral, and giveaways, etc. Attend corporate and public events with the availability to work some nights and weekends. Support for fundraising and special events as needed. Performs data entry, administrative tasks, and research for potential grant opportunities. Photography and video editing skills helpful Familiarity with fundraising CRM databases, such as Salesforce, GiveSmart, Boomerang, Snowball, Text-to-give preferred Working knowledge of Design, Canva, Adobe, Constant Contact, and all social media platformsQualifications Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Apply today and help us continue Creating Life Without Limits for People with Disabilities.UCP of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualifications: